Jordan rules from the heart
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
12 May 2009
Former Taft HS and UCLA star still making contribution off the courtEver since he led Woodland Hills Taft High School to its first Los Angeles City basketball title in 2004 and onto UCLA where he drove ... read more >>

Ramirez suspended 50 games for drug violation
Written by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press
07 May 2009
Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sportâ€™s drug scandals.The commissionerâ€™s office didnâ€™t ... read more >>

Texas size inspiration within Beverly Kearney
Written by Evan Barnes
07 May 2009
UNDER HER WATCH: Beverly Kearney has ledÂ the Texas women's track and field team to six titles in her 17 seasons but her storyÂ of perseverance and commitment to helping others off the track has had ... read more >>

After 30 Years, Batter Up
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
30 April 2009
PUT US IN COACH: Players form the Compton Little League stand on the newly refurbished diamond at Serbie Park, a place that hasnt seen organzied baseball in 30 years.Â Compton kids get to play ball ... read more >>

May Day, May Day: Let it Rain Money
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
30 April 2009
The much anticipated epic showdown between pound for pound king Manny Pacquaio and the rugged "There' Only One" Ricky Hatton scheduled for Saturday May 2 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas has taken on an unusual ... read more >>

Sectional Settlement Day
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
23 April 2009
KING FOR A DAY: Riverside forward Kawhi Leonard, who was named Mr. Basketball State Player of the Year, will join his teammate Chris Harriel on the Southern Section roster at the 11th Collision All-Star ... read more >>

Itâ€™s Taylorâ€™s Turn
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
23 April 2009
Jermain TaylorLast year after his second consecutive defeat at the hands of undisputed middleweight champion Kelly Pavilik, Jermain Taylor contemplated retirement.Humiliated after being knocked out by ... read more >>

All Sentinel Girls Team
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
23 April 2009
GREAT SCOTT: Sentinel Coach of the Year Tony Scott led Inglewood (19-17) to the schoolâ€™s first state final. His point guard, Hazel Ramirez, was named Sentinel Player of the Year and forward Tayler ... read more >>

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All Sentinel Team (Boys)
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
16 April 2009
Â RIVALS NOW, FRIENDS FOREVER: Dashawn Gomez, left and Justin Cobbs faced off in one of the year's best games, the Division !V-AA semifinal between Inglewood and Bishop Montgomery.Cobbs scored 47 but ... read more >>

City of Arcadia names a day for late Eddie Logan
Written by Sentinel News Service
16 April 2009
Eddie LoganCity of Arcadia names a day for late Eddie Logan, Santa Anita's iconic footman to be honored April 19ARCADIA-The City of Arcadia has proclaimed Sunday, April 19 as "Eddie Logan Day" in honor ... read more >>

Freakish Paul Williams is the Best in the Sport
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
16 April 2009
Paul Williams smashes a left behind the ear of wink Wright in their non title middleweight fight last Saturday April 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Williams hurled a unanimous decision ... read more >>

Beyond Loaded
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
16 April 2009
State's Finest: Cajon guard and 2009 Ms. Basketball State Player of the Year Layshia Clarendon co-headlines a star-studded Southern Section girls roster (12 Division 1 prospects)that will face the City ... read more >>

Holiday to Test NBA Waters
Written by Sentinel News Service
16 April 2009
UCLA freshman guard Jrue Holiday announced today that he would make himself eligible for the NBA draft but will not hire an agent at this time in order to maintain his NCAA eligibility. "After speaking ... read more >>

Sparks add three new faces from 2009 WNBA Draft
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
13 April 2009
Purdueâ€™s Lindsay Wisdom-Hylton is teamâ€™s first round choice, along with Ashley Paris (Oklahoma) and Britney Jordan (Texas A&M-Commerce)Â WNBA MVP and Rookie of the Year Candace Parker ... read more >>

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How Many Punches Can Winky Block?
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
09 April 2009
MANDALAY MADNESS: Winky Wright, left, will face a tough match in the youngerPaul Williams on Saturday at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Spit BucketHow many punches can Winky block?Few will doubt that Ronald ... read more >>

The Angel Eyes
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
09 April 2009
UNDER HIS WATCH: Angels General Manager Tony Reagins, along with team owner Arte Moreno, has not only crafted a successful team through their farm system and free agent signings, but a diverse organization ... read more >>

Jordan, Robinson, Stringer elected to NBA HOF
Written by Sentinel News Service
09 April 2009
Â DETROIT (AP) -- It was only a matter of time, and now Michael Jordan is in the Hall of Fame.Jordan was elected to the class of 2009 Monday with David Robinson; John Stockton, Utah Jazz coach Jerry ... read more >>

The Other Ball Drops
Written by Jim Hill
02 April 2009
With the Bruins and Trojans hoopsters aiming for the next year, the Clippers joining fray although their season is yet to conclude and the Lakers on a championship road to glory, the Dodgers will began ... read more >>

Dominguezâ€™s Hamilton added to Collision XI roster
Written by Brian W. Carter (Staff Writer)
02 April 2009
One Last Shot: Jordan Hamilton sat out his entire senior season due to the CIF denying his appeal for a fifth season eligibility but the Dominguez standout and 2007-08 Division Nick Koza for SentinelÂ Dominguez's ... read more >>

Clippers Notebook: Long Recession is almost over
Written by Tamara Latta (Sentinel Sports Writer)
26 March 2009
It's been a painful season for the Clippers. Despite their star-studded roster, they have been unable to win games at home or on the road, where they have not won a game since manhandling Atlanta ... read more >>

Jones stops Sheika in 5 rounds
Written by Sentinel News Service
26 March 2009
Flores decisions Herrera for NABO title; Monson, Lashley, Thomas and Hallman MMA winners PENSACOLA, Fla. -Fighting at home for the first time in a decade, 8-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, ... read more >>

Survivors: Anderson and Capel still standing
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
26 March 2009
Jeff CapelMike Anderson SurvivorsAnderson and Capel still standingBy Kenneth MillerSentinel Managing EditorThe two sweetest of the sixteen coaches still alive for a shot at the men's NCAA basketball ... read more >>

Darren Collison Good to the last drop
Written by Kenneth Miller ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR
26 March 2009
LAST HS GAME: UCLA guard Darren Collison, whose career ended in the second round against Villanova, played his final high school game at the 2005Collision All-Star Game. His next stop will be an NBA roster ... read more >>